Posted March 4, 2010 by Jason at 8:00 am · Filed under New Releases, Promising Artists
StreightAngular have been relentlessly touring around New England for the last few years, but they finally just came out with their debut full-length this summer. The new album is called After and Before was was released on Polk Records.
StreightAngular bring to mind the silliness and pop-sensibility of the Pixies, the nosiness of Sonic Youth, and the brutal intensity of early punk. My very favorite song of their is called “Empathetic Environmentalist”, which was included on After and Before, but will also be featured on their upcoming live album, Station Identification. Check out this sneak preview of the live version, recorded on air at WUML.
Posted February 26, 2010 by Matt at 3:18 pm · Filed under New Releases, Promising Artists
Looking for some 60s style pop to brighten up your weekday?
Look no further than Gigi’s “Maintenant” from the excellent Tomlab Records. This album has all sorts of big pop sounds to brighten up your mood.
Check it out!
Posted February 8, 2010 by Matt at 11:57 am · Filed under Live Recordings, New Releases
Hot Chip is definitely one of my favorite bands going right now. And though I have yet to catch them live and in person (one of the great sadnesses in my life at present), I was very excited to see them do this track from their new album “One Life Stand” with the wonderful Roots in a web exclusive for the Jimmy Fallon show.
Posted February 2, 2010 by Jason at 9:24 am · Filed under Music News (general), New Releases, Promising Artists
Seer Group blends sun-warped nostalgia for cassette tapes and analog synthesizers with the sugary-sweet melodies of early video game soundtracks (think Mega Man III vs. Boards of Canada). These guys are new to Grinding Tapes and are currently finishing up their contribution to a split cassette single with Sylphid. This will be our first ever electronic release. Needless to say, we are very excited!
Posted February 1, 2010 by Matt at 5:36 pm · Filed under Film, New Releases, Promising Artists
Modern Drift by Efterklang from Rumraket on Vimeo.
Posted December 3, 2009 by Jason at 8:00 am · Filed under New Releases
My most anticipated release of 2010 has to be Ted Leo’s Matador debut, The Brutalist Bricks, which was recently announced to be released on March 9th. With that in mind, you can imagine my excitement when I heard the first new cut from the album, “Heroes Have to Die”. Check it out!
I’m hoping to hear several new tracks when I see him on Friday at UMass Lowell and Saturday at Middle East Downstairs.
Posted November 30, 2009 by Jason at 8:00 am · Filed under Music News (general), New Releases, Promising Artists
We are very excited to announce that Vinegar Socks’ self-titled debut album is now available in CD and mp3 format our store. Vinegar Socks are establishing themselves as one of the most important indie projects in Italy with their sophisticated and lyrical music that draws from a number of musical forms, including Irish folk, gypsy, and punk. This album is a fully-embellished work of stunning beauty. Check it out!
Posted November 27, 2009 by Matt at 1:33 pm · Filed under Film, New Releases
The song is “Don’t You Evah” from their totally awesome Gagagagaga record.
The robot is a thing called the Keepon.
Spoon is apparently playing the Orpheum December 4th with Phoenix and Passion Pit.
I really wanna go.
Their new album Transference comes out on January 19th in the states. It’s on the dope-a-licious Merge Records.
Posted November 22, 2009 by Dylan at 3:39 pm · Filed under Music News (general), New Releases
Edinburgh, Scotland’s eagleowl are releasing a new single this upcoming December 14th on Kilter Records. The song is entitled “Sleep the Winter” and will also include the B-side “Laughter.” This band plays drum-free dirges that captivate and enthrall the listener from start to finish. This is music for a sleepless and anxious evening, one of those long winter nights where you wear your thickest socks and mittens, have a long sip of whiskey, wrap your face in a scarf, and walk through the snow and try to understand your existence. Eagleowl is both a place of introspective empowerment and a faithful shoulder to cry on.
Posted November 19, 2009 by Jason at 8:00 am · Filed under Music News (general), New Releases
One of our very favorite bands, Efterklang, just posted a new song from their forthcoming album, Magic Chairs. Check it:
You can also download a high-quality version of the song at their official website.
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